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according to a new report, the city has the worst roads in the country. 64% of roads in the san jose metropolitan area are rated in poor condition. that's according to the national transportation research group "trip." four of the top five cities for worst roads are in the bay area. they are in concord, and in the san francisco-oakland metropolitan areas. they are tied 58%. the national average is 24%. >>> it has been called a corruption case on steroids. bell councilmembers treating the city's money as their personal piggy bank. what prevented the eight from entering a plea in court today. >>> it's much more comfortable than jabbing yourself with a needing. >> injections no longer the only options to treat m.s. the pill that's showing promise. >>> and location, location, location. the real estate that some are dying to get their hands on. ,,,,,, our state has a huge deficit. meg whitman's plan will make it billions worse by eliminating the capital gains tax for wealthy investors, including herself. economists say her plan will "rip a hole in the budget" and is "deeply flawed". analy
according to a new report, the city has the worst roads in the country. 64% of roads in the san jose metropolitan area are rated in poor condition. that's according to the national transportation research group "trip." four of the top five cities for worst roads are in the bay area. they are in concord, and in the san francisco-oakland metropolitan areas. they are tied 58%. the national average is 24%. >>> it has been called a corruption case on steroids. bell councilmembers...
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lost control negotiating the curve in the road into the path of an oncoming big rig, struck and ended up in the field. >> reporter: the driver of the big rig was not injured. a long trail of skidmarks and what appears to be a gouge in the road from a tire rim indicates the tire blew out, the officer says. the skidmarks begin near what appears to be an older roadside memorial for a motorcyclist. >> speed may have been a factor but it's under investigation. we found alcoholic beverage containser in or about the vehicle, but we haven't determined alcohol to be a factor yet. >> reporter: all those in the bmw were wearing seatbelts. from the looks of the car it's amazing that some of those inside survived with only minor injuries. >> it's all about the dynamics of the collision. even when everybody is wearing their seatbelt in a collision this violent, it's hard to come out okay. >> reporter: difficult to survive anything like that on this country road. as we said, there is a motorcycle memorial not far from where this crash occurred indicating perhaps that a motorcyclist died in this same
lost control negotiating the curve in the road into the path of an oncoming big rig, struck and ended up in the field. >> reporter: the driver of the big rig was not injured. a long trail of skidmarks and what appears to be a gouge in the road from a tire rim indicates the tire blew out, the officer says. the skidmarks begin near what appears to be an older roadside memorial for a motorcyclist. >> speed may have been a factor but it's under investigation. we found alcoholic beverage...
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bourn so we want to keep that away from the patients. >> for critically burned the road to recovery is a long one from skin grafts, rehabilitation and occupational therapy. research shows that treated at a burn center, patients are most likely to survive. that is why quality of life issues need to be addressed. >> are the scars minimized, does the patient have psychological trauma that needs to be addressed. >> reporter: in san francisco, ken bastita. >> the skin grafting and subsequent surgeries require multiple blood transfusions and need for blood though they have received an overwhelming response freshly donated blood has to be used within six weeks if you want to donate you might want to wait. for more how to help, go to cbs5.com we have all the information plus very latest updates throughout the day, you will find the story on our front page. >>> coming up, oakland aid workers arrested in africa, how trying to help the sick landed them in jail. >>> the price of freedom. what it is going to cost for one of three jailed american hikers to leave iran pgh >>> >> a whole new workwe
bourn so we want to keep that away from the patients. >> for critically burned the road to recovery is a long one from skin grafts, rehabilitation and occupational therapy. research shows that treated at a burn center, patients are most likely to survive. that is why quality of life issues need to be addressed. >> are the scars minimized, does the patient have psychological trauma that needs to be addressed. >> reporter: in san francisco, ken bastita. >> the skin...
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. >> reporter: the group claims that every dollar invested in preschool saves $16 down the road. but for these cops it's simpler than that. they are just hoping that if you read a kid a story today, you won't have to read him his rights later on. in concord, john ramos, cbs 5. >>> transforming an industrial no man's land into a nature lover's paradise. we'll take you to a tour of the newest public playground. >>> these are nutrients that we need daily and so many functions within our body are dependent upon them. >> the only problem? americans aren't getting enough of them. the specific foods we should indulge in. >>> here in the weather center, i'm taking note that today's temperatures were at least 22 degrees cooler than yesterday. now i'm pinpointing your forecast to see how much cooler you can expect it on wednesday. that's coming up as eyewitness news continues right here on cbs 5. ,,,,,, b-a-c-c-a-l-a-u-r-e-a-t-e. baccalaureate. correct. [ audience groans ] since this competition has been continuing for 48 hours and we have yet to eliminate anyone, it is the decision of thi
. >> reporter: the group claims that every dollar invested in preschool saves $16 down the road. but for these cops it's simpler than that. they are just hoping that if you read a kid a story today, you won't have to read him his rights later on. in concord, john ramos, cbs 5. >>> transforming an industrial no man's land into a nature lover's paradise. we'll take you to a tour of the newest public playground. >>> these are nutrients that we need daily and so many...
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. >> reporter: well, allen, the command post for that search- and-rescue operation is just down the road behind me. now, investigators need to find what they consider the final piece of this puzzle, the whereabouts of 35-year-old frederic sales, who cbs 5 has just learned works at an assisted living center for seniors in walnut creek. hours into the search, something of interest has discovered in an area just behind the missing cadillac escalade. hercules police say murder suspect efren valdemoro was last seen driving the car. it had been missing until this morning, when it was found parked in the back of an office building in an industrial park neighborhood near the bay. still missing is frederick sales, the murder of his 73- year-old father ricardo the starting point of this bizarre crime spree. police say the elder sales was found bludgeoned to death in this home on crepe myrtle drive, a home owned by valdemoro's girlfriend and he spent time. >> on sunday august 22, there was a physical altercation between the suspected, the father and the son. we haven't really released a ton of deta
. >> reporter: well, allen, the command post for that search- and-rescue operation is just down the road behind me. now, investigators need to find what they consider the final piece of this puzzle, the whereabouts of 35-year-old frederic sales, who cbs 5 has just learned works at an assisted living center for seniors in walnut creek. hours into the search, something of interest has discovered in an area just behind the missing cadillac escalade. hercules police say murder suspect efren...
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but navigating that rout and the rules for the road can be kind of confusing. len ramirez was there to find out how it's going in the evening. len? >> reporter: the evening commute is no problem now, as you can see from the traffic behind it, everybody is flowing smoothly. but if you were one of the people stuck in the big traffic jam this morning at the noel grade you'll probably have something to say p this. the people in the high occupancy toll lane say it was a successful start. they admit there was a lot of confusion as drivers tried to merge onto the new lane at the highway 84 junction. there is a mile or so the do the merge but drivers were scouting across the lanes trying to do it right away and that caused traffic to back up for several miles. >> as you drove through the lane, first of all you were hit with signs that you have not seen that had dollar amounts on them, you had a massive amount of media out there and you had the chp. we also had caltrans out there today doing some weed abaitments, that was great planning by the way. but, actually, i thin
but navigating that rout and the rules for the road can be kind of confusing. len ramirez was there to find out how it's going in the evening. len? >> reporter: the evening commute is no problem now, as you can see from the traffic behind it, everybody is flowing smoothly. but if you were one of the people stuck in the big traffic jam this morning at the noel grade you'll probably have something to say p this. the people in the high occupancy toll lane say it was a successful start. they...
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the new law aimed at getting chronic drunk drivers off the roads. >>> sometimes it's not the razor that stings but the price of the blade. >> it just went up. >> the secret to making your blades last longer. >> not actually the acts of shaving that dulls the blade. >> coming up in minutes. ,, [ jogging ] [ breathing heavily ] whoa! [ male announcer ] sometimes you just don't see it coming. that's why we have some of the largest doctor networks in california. blue shield. [ smack! ] [ insects buzzing ] [ male announcer ] you never know when you'll need a good doctor. that's why we have some of the largest doctor networks in california. blue shield. carly fiorina laid off 30,000 workers. when you're talking about massive layoffs, which we did... perhaps the work needs to be done somewhere else. [ male announcer ] fiorina shipped jobs to china. and while californians lost their jobs, fiorina tripled her salary. bought a million dollar yacht. and five corporate jets. i'm proud of what i did at hp. [ male announcer ] carly fiorina. outsourcing jobs. out for herself. [ barbara boxer ] i'm bar
the new law aimed at getting chronic drunk drivers off the roads. >>> sometimes it's not the razor that stings but the price of the blade. >> it just went up. >> the secret to making your blades last longer. >> not actually the acts of shaving that dulls the blade. >> coming up in minutes. ,, [ jogging ] [ breathing heavily ] whoa! [ male announcer ] sometimes you just don't see it coming. that's why we have some of the largest doctor networks in california....
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that was at about 2:30 in the morning. it was on clayton road and ashbury drive. the suspect ran and as officers were threatening to tase him he drew what appears to be a gun and they opened fire. the weapon that he had turned out to be what they called a realistic looking replica gun. >>> in east san jose, one in three people says it's happened to them. stopped by police for no reason other than the color of their skin. len ramirez talked with some of the people including a priest who describes his experience. >> reporter: we are at our lady of guadalupe church in east san jose. this used to be cesar chavez's home parish so there is a long history of social activism here. 1800 members of the parish participated in the survey which found wide distrust of the police department starting with the priest. >> they were just checking who i was and... >> reporter: father reyes was pulled over by one san jose police car and surrounded by three backup cruisers fear there out lady of guadalupe church where he is the priest. his infraction, not using his blinker. >> if i was
that was at about 2:30 in the morning. it was on clayton road and ashbury drive. the suspect ran and as officers were threatening to tase him he drew what appears to be a gun and they opened fire. the weapon that he had turned out to be what they called a realistic looking replica gun. >>> in east san jose, one in three people says it's happened to them. stopped by police for no reason other than the color of their skin. len ramirez talked with some of the people including a priest who...
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it happened just before 6:00 on hegenberger road. the victim is 27 years old and as you can see, the force of the impact was so strong that the front end of the bike actually shattered into pieces. medics rushed the motorcyclist to highland hospital where he later died. so far, police have not released his identity. >>> to some it's a creative ad campaign for curvy jeans. for others, it's offensive. do you think this ad crosses the line? >>> new moms, new booking photo. why lindsay lohan may not get out of jail early this time around. >>> i constantly get advice balloon to wear. >> stuck on styling? perfect your friday night outfit with just a couple clicks of a mouse. [ male announcer ] as the ceo of hp, carly fiorina laid off 30,000 workers. when you're talking about massive layoffs, which we did... perhaps the work needs to be done somewhere else. [ male announcer ] fiorina shipped jobs to china. and while californians lost their jobs, fiorina tripled her salary. bought a million dollar yacht. and five corporate jets. i'm proud of
it happened just before 6:00 on hegenberger road. the victim is 27 years old and as you can see, the force of the impact was so strong that the front end of the bike actually shattered into pieces. medics rushed the motorcyclist to highland hospital where he later died. so far, police have not released his identity. >>> to some it's a creative ad campaign for curvy jeans. for others, it's offensive. do you think this ad crosses the line? >>> new moms, new booking photo. why...
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but for the dozens of families who lost their homes, there is a long road ahead to recovery. julie watts on the relief efforts and how you can help. >>> reporter: >> we're very thankful. >> reporter: tina villa raya doesn't in a what she would do without the hundreds who came out to donate to the victims of the san bruno gas line explosion. >> the windows were busted out and fire engulfed our home and they had to go out through the window and the backyard. [ crying ] >> reporter: there is nothing left of her home on glenview, ground zero of the massive explosion. so now she and her family of 11 must start over from scratch and they are doing it with the help of people like colleen williams. >> for me, it was the very least that i can do, you know, and i just can't imagine it. >> reporter: colleen spent all night and much of the morning sorting clothes an donation at this red cross shelter and was joined by dozens of others compelled to do something, anything to help bring relief to those in need. >> i was trying to do what we can for the community. >> reporter: from clothes t
but for the dozens of families who lost their homes, there is a long road ahead to recovery. julie watts on the relief efforts and how you can help. >>> reporter: >> we're very thankful. >> reporter: tina villa raya doesn't in a what she would do without the hundreds who came out to donate to the victims of the san bruno gas line explosion. >> the windows were busted out and fire engulfed our home and they had to go out through the window and the backyard. [ crying ]...
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. >> that's tough on the families. thank you, len ramirez. >>> firefighters have gotten a handle on a small grassfire in east san jose. those flames started actually about 3:00 this afternoon near mount pleasant and clayton roads. only three acres burned but at one point you can see here the fire threatened at least two homes. this comes as the bay area is dealing with another day of triple-digit temperatures in spots. roberta in the weather center and the longevity of this heat wave. >> allen, i was a little concerned about that fire across the san jose area as well because the winds there currently are out of the northwest at 14 miles per hour. the humidity is at 24%. and in san jose, it's 94 degrees. but you go east of the bay livermore now 101 degrees. it's 104 pleasanton. triple digits at fairfield through rio vista. 98 santa rosa. check out san francisco. meanwhile tomorrow will be the third consecutive day of a "spare the air" day. not all places will have that little brown tinge in the atmosphere. we'll pinpoin
. >> that's tough on the families. thank you, len ramirez. >>> firefighters have gotten a handle on a small grassfire in east san jose. those flames started actually about 3:00 this afternoon near mount pleasant and clayton roads. only three acres burned but at one point you can see here the fire threatened at least two homes. this comes as the bay area is dealing with another day of triple-digit temperatures in spots. roberta in the weather center and the longevity of this heat...
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police say the two suspects may have thought the brothers were trying to steal from them so they tied them up and beat them. lopez's body was found in a ravine off niles canyon road in fremont. the other brother escaped. >>> power outages, lots of destruction. a look at the aftermath of a massive earthquake that rocked new zealand. >> going to the movie theater or laundromat, you can bring one home with you. >> sleepless nights, constant scratching. bedbugs, bugs. what one man is doing to protect others from getting bid en by them. >>> it's that all important holiday forecast. we have your pinpoint neighborhood. we'll tell you what to expect that's all coming up as eyewitness news continues right here on cbs 5. ,, and save up to $500 on selected mattress sets. even get 3 years interest free financing on tempur-pedic. only through labor day ♪ sleep train ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep. ♪ >>> chopper 5 has moved over some breaking news. you can see the smoke coming from this house fire in pleasant hill. i have been given the address as 704 falls court. but apparently, thi
police say the two suspects may have thought the brothers were trying to steal from them so they tied them up and beat them. lopez's body was found in a ravine off niles canyon road in fremont. the other brother escaped. >>> power outages, lots of destruction. a look at the aftermath of a massive earthquake that rocked new zealand. >> going to the movie theater or laundromat, you can bring one home with you. >> sleepless nights, constant scratching. bedbugs, bugs. what one...